Easy Walnut Cake Recipe
If you’re on the hunt for a simple yet indulgent dessert, this page presents a classic nutty cake that’s perfect for home bakers
looking to impress without too much fuss.
Preparation is beginner-friendly. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter and sugar, blend in the beaten egg
yolks, then alternate adding the dry ingredients with a milk-flavoring mix. Stir in the walnuts, fold in stiffly beaten
egg whites (with cream of tartar for stability), and pour the batter into a greased 9-inch tube pan.
Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, then cool on a rack for 15 minutes before turning out.
It serves 8 to 12 people, making it ideal for gatherings or family treats.
What makes this recipe stand out is its emphasis on texture—the walnuts add a hearty bite, while the folded egg whites ensure a light,
airy crumb. It’s a timeless bake that evokes homemade comfort, perhaps with roots in traditional American or regional cooking.
Walnut Cake
Ingredients required1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb of finely chopped walnut meats
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Instructions for Walnut Cake Recipe
Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Beat egg yolks slightly and blend into creamed mixture. Combine milk and flavorings. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk and flavorings, blending well after each addition. Add walnuts and mixed Thoroughly. Beat egg whites until foamy then add cream of tartar and beat until stiff. Fold into batter. Poor and to greased 9 inch tube pan. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serves 8 to 12. When done let stand on rack in pan for 15 minutes. Then turn out.
